Users Manual Part 4

Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car
wash
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WARNING Risk of an accident due to
reduced braking power after washing the
vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
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After the vehicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking
power has been fully restored.
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NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations:
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Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
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During towing
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In a car wash
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NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car
wash
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Before driving into a car wash make
sure that the car wash is suitable for
the vehicle dimensions.
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Ensure there is sufficient ground clear‐
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash.
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Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a
car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the
HOLD function are deactivated.
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the 360° Camera or the reversing camera is
switched off.
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the side windows and sliding sunroof are
completely closed.
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the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off.
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the windscreen wiper switch is in position
g.
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the key is at a distance of at least 3 m away
from the vehicle, otherwise the boot lid could
open unintentionally.
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in car washes with a conveyor system: neu‐
tral i is engaged.
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In car washes with a conveyor system: if you
would like to leave the vehicle while it is
being washed, make sure the key is located
in the vehicle. The park position j is other‐
wise automatically engaged.
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Maintenance and care